Split Pea Soup without Pork

Just dried peas, celery, carrots, chicken broth and water in this easy, slowly cooked, stovetop soup.

INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):

1 pound dried split peas

1 stalk celery, diced

2 large carrots, peeled and diced

2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-fat, low sodium chicken broth

3 cups water

salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

Rinse and pick through peas. Place them in a large pot with the celery, carrots, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas have fallen apart, 1 to 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.